How To Watch the Texas Bowl
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Get ready for the 2025 Texas Bowl
The Kinder’s Texas Bowl is a celebration of the Lone Star State’s football culture. Played at NRG Stadium in Houston, it features a matchup between the Big 12 and the SEC.
More often than not, the Texas Bowl revives an old Southwest Conference rivalry, pitting schools like Texas, Texas A&M, Arkansas, or Texas Tech against one another in front of a massive crowd.
The atmosphere is electric because the fan bases are primarily local and have decades of bad blood between them. It consistently draws the highest attendance of the non-New Year’s Six bowls, and the energy in the NFL stadium translates perfectly to the broadcast.
To see who takes home the belt buckle trophy, here is how to watch the 2025 Texas Bowl.
What channel shows the Texas Bowl?
You can watch the 2025 Texas Bowl live on ESPN. The game is scheduled for Saturday, December 27, at 9:15 p.m. ET.
You can also stream the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN Unlimited, which is perfect if you are wrapping up a long day of football watching on the couch.
Best TV plans for watching the Texas Bowl
To watch the Texas Bowl, you need a TV subscription that includes ESPN. Hulu + Live TV is my top recommendation for a complete experience. It gives you the live game on ESPN and unlimited DVR space, so you can record the late-night finish if you need to get to bed early.
For a budget-friendly option, Sling TV (Orange) is hard to beat. It includes ESPN for a low monthly fee, allowing you to watch this game and the rest of the bowl slate without breaking the bank.
How to watch the Texas Bowl FAQ
How can I watch the Texas Bowl for free?
You can watch the Texas Bowl for free by signing up for a free trial of a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or Fubo.
Can I stream the Texas Bowl on the ESPN app?
Yes, you can stream the game on the ESPN app by authenticating with your TV provider credentials.
Where is the Texas Bowl played?
The game is played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
What conferences play in the Texas Bowl?
The bowl features a matchup between the Big 12 Conference and the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team researched the Texas Bowl’s official broadcast rights and cross-referenced them with the channel lineups of every major TV provider. We then selected our viewing recommendations based on our hands-on testing, identifying the most cost-effective and straightforward ways for you to watch the game.
To learn more about our methods, check out our How We Rank page.
